Exercise Physiologist-Cardiac Rehab

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Fayette Hospital is seeking a dedicated professional to lead exercise programs across the continuum of care in cardiac and pulmonary rehab. You will teach classes, perform fitness testing, and educate patients and families on healthy lifestyles.

Responsibilities include developing programs, supervising sessions, and delivering emergency care per established protocols. A Bachelor’s is required, with a Master’s preferred in cardiac health; BCLS and ACLS are required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field is required.
• Master’s degree with cardiac health concentration preferred.
• BCLS certification required; ACLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Teach exercise classes and perform fitness testing.
• Develop and implement exercise programs within the continuum of care.
• Educate patients and families on benefits of exercise and a healthy lifestyle.
• Supervise programs and provide emergency medical care per rehab protocols for cardiac/pulmonary patients.

Skills

BCLS

ACLS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science/related field

Master’s Degree in Exercise Science/Health with cardiac concentration

Job description

Overview

Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you’ll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You’ll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today and help you plan for the future.

Responsibilities

Teaching exercise classes, administering fitness testing and developing and implementing exercise programs within the continuum of care. Providing education to patients and families regarding the benefits of an exercise/healthy lifestyle. Able to perform supervision of exercise programs and deliver emergency medical care utilizing established protocols for adolescent, adult and geriatric cardiac and pulmonary rehab patients.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Human Performance, Adult Health & Fitness, or related field Required
• Master’s Degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Human Performance, Adult Health & Fitness with concentration in cardiac health Preferred

Work Experience

• No experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• BCLS - Basic Life Support BLS Certification Required
• ACLS within 90 Days Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Fayette Hospital